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License Requirements

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Cosmetologist​​

Requirements
  • 1500 Hours
  • 12th Grade Education or equivalent
  • Be at least eightneed (18) years of age ​
  • Successfully complete a written and practical examination
  • Apply for licensure 
  • Receive a license verification or license prior to providing services  

If you have obtained hours or hold a license from another state please see Out of State Info.

Nail Technician

Requirements
  • 450 Hours
  • 12th Grade Education or equivalent​
  • Be at least eightneed (18) years of age 
  • Successfully complete a written and practical examination
  • Apply for licensure 
  • Receive a license verification or license prior to providing services  ​

If you have obtained hours or hold a license from another state please see Out of State Info.

Esthetician

Requirements
  • 750 Hours
  • 12th Grade Education or equivalent
  • Be at least eightneed (18) years of age 
  • Successfully complete a written and practical examination
  • Apply for licensure 
  • Receive a license verification or license prior to providing services  ​

Shampoo and Style Services

Requirements
  • 300 Hours
  • 12th Grade Education or equivalent
  • Be at least eightneed (18) years of age ​
  • Successfully complete a written and practical examination
  • Apply for licensure  ​
  • ​Receive a license verification or license prior to providing services 

If you have obtained hours or hold a license from another state please see Out of State Info.

Apprentice Instructor

Requirements
  • 750 Hours​
  • 12th Grade Education or equivalent 
  • Required to hold a current license as a Cosmetologist, Esthetician or Nail Technician for a minimum of one (1) year 
  • An Apprentice Instructor license application must be completed by the attending school and submitted to KBC with the required fee within 10 days of enrollment.
  • Upon completion of the 750 hours, may apply for the instructor examination, written and practical.
  • Receive license verification or license prior to returning back to an educational institute ​
The process does not require Board approval. If applicant meets all requirements, license is issued. One must complete 750 hours as defined in 201 KAR 12:082. Section 15.